Lag using network camera as baby monitor
Hi I'm using a DS-2CD2542FWD-IS as a baby monitor and finding that while constantly streaming to an iPad overnight the camera becomes around 10minutes behind by the morning. Stop/start fixes it but is...
View ArticleNVR front facia lights
I have one of the latest Hikvision I series NVR's and was wondering if anyone know of a setting buried somewhere in the menu to dim or hopefully completely turn of the rather bright white LED's on the...
View ArticlePoE Issues with Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I
So I have installed on Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I PoE camera at my relatives connected to a TP-Link TL-SF1008P 10/100 PoE Switch. Cable run from switch to cam is with 24AWG solid copper Cat 5E cable at...
View ArticleDownload file sizes in play back
Hi Recently installed had a Hikvision DS-7604NI-K1/4P with two DS-2CD2385FWD-I and two DS-2CD2355FWD-I turret cameras. I noticed in the playback area that files are 1GB per hour on the 5MP camera...
View ArticleHikvision Network Camera Families and Finding Firmware
Hikvision Network Camera Families and Finding the Correct FirmwareHikvision offer a huge range of cameras with hundreds of variants available for purchase - it's no wonder there's confusion about...
View ArticleHikvision 34 Cameras Setup - Standalone NVR or Software NVR ?
We currently have a 34 Hikvision camera setup, mainly DS-2CD2155FWD-I and DS-2CD2055FWD-I (5Meg Dome and bullets)... All cameras are on the main network but placed in their own VLAN. Currently all...
View ArticleHikvision Notifications has
Hi all, I’ve got a Hikvisiom nvr which I’ve had a while now. I think since I’ve updated it to latest firmware I no longer get image previews of what was detected (as can be seen in picture) Any help...
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Hi looking at buying a nvr need 4 cameras at 8mp and 3 cameras at 4mp any help
View ArticleiVMS-4200 & NVR Live View with HikVision Fisheye Cameras and substream channels
Hello, I've set up a Hikvision NVR with about 8 cameras. Of which, a couple are Fisheye cameras. Everything works except there is a strange bug I can't figure out: When it comes to the Fisheye cameras,...
View ArticleHikvision Notifications has stopped working
Hi all, I’ve got a Hikvisiom nvr which I’ve had a while now. I think since I’ve updated it to latest firmware I no longer get image previews of what was detected (as can be seen in picture) Any help...
View ArticleH265+ corrupt stream
I seem to be having trouble with my 5mp G1 dome and/or maybe the NVR 4ch K1. When I set the cam to H265 it works fine, if I then add the + option after the cam reboots I get a normal picture for about...
View ArticleHikvision ANPR issue
Hi my customer has reported an issue where the camera doesn't always record Vehicles entering and leaving normally the later. the other thing ive noticed is , when you and group of cars quite close it...
View ArticleFirmware for HiWatch NVR-104-A / 4P?
Hello, New to these forums. I hope someone might help with the following query? I have just set-up a HiWatch NVR-104-A / 4P from amazon.co.uk. It works fine. It's Firmware Version is V3.4.91 build...
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Hi got a hikvision ds-7608i2/8p got 2 cameras working then done a firmware update on the nvr to nvr 4.0 now the cameras dont work i get the user name or password wrong in the camera menu. Any help
View ArticleChange of router and home cctv Hikvision IP camera network
We are due to update our router to the new sky Q router anytime soon and I’m trying to understand what I need to do re my Hikvision IP cameras and DVR which form our home cctv network. Is it a straight...
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Had my 2 cameras plugged in to my nvr working fine now i have plugged my cameras in to my PoE switch they wont work I get no more ip cameras allowed, Any Help. Thank's Leigh
View ArticleHikvision Camera powers up ok then shuts down
I have a Hikvision DS-7608 NI E2/8P NVR with DS-2CD2332-I cameras. The system has been running for 3 years with no issues. All of a sudden one of the cameras has stopped working. When I reboot the...
View ArticlePlease update your firmware to the latest available version
I'm making this plea again, because every day we continue to get calls and enquiries about "odd" issues, features "not working", cameras "gone faulty", cameras that have "gone offline", no longer being...
View ArticleHikvision - pre/post record via alarm input
NVR - DS-7732NI-I4/16P/KB Firmware V4.1.50 build 180227 I have recently set up my NVR with PIR's on an alarm input to provide more reliable recording when somebody is on the driveway. Is it possible to...
View Article[Tutorial] Using a Hikvision NVR's "Virtual Host" Feature
Using a Hikvision NVR's "Virtual Host" FeatureOne of the most successful selling points of a Hikvision NVR to many small-setup customers is the "Plug and Play" functionality that simplifies the setup...
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